Senior Scientific Officer – Dr Colin Steele
Dr Colin Steele – Advanced Colorectal Cancer Group
Project title: Investigating neutrophil phenotypes in the metastatic progression of colorectal cancer
Salary Range: from £28,344 to £45,357 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract term: up to 18 months (maternity cover)
About us
The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability, and integrity.
Project outline
We currently have a position available for a Senior Scientific Officer in Colin Steele’s laboratory. Our team investigates neutrophil phenotypic change during colorectal cancer progression to metastases. You will primarily be responsible for collecting and analysing data from in vivo experiments and conducting experiments in vitro using neutrophil specific assays.
You will possess a PhD in the field of biomedical research and have a good understanding in methods for molecular biology, ideally with experience of single cell RNA sequencing and analysis. Experience in work with mouse and organoid models would be advantageous but not essential.
You should be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with the scientists associated with the project. You should be highly motivated and have good communication, project management and organisational skills. A flexible approach to your working pattern is necessary as there may be some weekend work required as part of this role.
This is a great opportunity to be immersed in a state-of-the-art scientific environment. We are dedicated to supporting your career development.
For informal enquiries please email Dr Colin Steele (colin.steele@glasgow.ac.uk)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Free life assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
- Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
- Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
- Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
- On-site secure parking
Closing Date: 21 April 2025 but we may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready.
